The Ukrainian president rejects Russia's territorial claims and demands security guarantees from the USA before any peace agreement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will not accept Russia's territorial claims, especially regarding the Donbas region, largely controlled by the Kremlin. Zelensky emphasized that a security guarantees agreement with the U.S., inspired by Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, must be signed before any peace agreement. He mentioned that, although he is open to proposals for creating a free trade zone, Ukrainian territory must remain intact. Zelensky also called for the U.S. to pressure Russia to accept a 20-point plan for ending the conflict. Additionally, he proposed a meeting with Putin in Kyiv, in response to his invitation to meet in Moscow, considering that such a meeting is not possible in the Russian capital.